Trainee Electrical Designer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is offering traineeships for designers working out of our Perth office commencing February 2025. We are seeking applications from people completing Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level studies in Electrical or similar disciplines.

Your Program

Learn, grow and get a chance to contribute to global game changing projects. With Worley, you can take what you learn and apply it to new initiatives, new ideas and new teams. You’ll have a wide support network to help you succeed and build your career. Our Trainee Program provides hands on experience in assisting with the delivery of design and drafting services to Worley and it’s customers. At the end of it, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to meets the demands of our industry, business, customers, and projects and an opportunity to progress into a designer role.

Why you should apply

• We’re lucky to have some of the brightest minds work with us. Our technical team has delivered a range of iconic projects as well as next generation facilities for our Australian customers. You will be working and learning alongside industry experts.
• The way we work is changing. We encourage a healthy work-life balance. So, we offer everyone the choice of how they work.
• Networking and social clubs – We're building a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and supported. Our team comes from different cultures and with different career journeys. Everyone is welcome here.
• We offer competitive salaries, benefits packages and industry-leading training. You’ll be empowered to develop yourself and your career while being supported in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• We know diversity of background, thinking and expertise are what help us thrive and develop our business to meet future needs. When we respect, value, and support each other, it allows everyone to reach their full potential.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while providing the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change. For more information, visit Worley.com.

What you’ll be doing

Under supervision you will be working on a variety of projects including energy, new energy, infrastructure and resource scopes, tasks will include:

• Delivering electrical specific design and drafting services that meet Worley, the customer's and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Performing design and drafting assignments on projects while meeting project requirements on time and within budget;
• Identifying and reporting changes to project scope;
• Preparing engineering drawings and documentation.
• Communicating effectively with the electrical team and project stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships within Worley.
• Identifying issues and problems and asking for assistance when required.

What you’ll bring

• Be technically inquisitive, ask questions and challenge the norm.
• Developing technical and practical design and drafting skills in the electrical discipline in the same or similar industry.
• Developing skills in design software and an aptitude for 3D modelling work.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Current working rights for Australia valid for at least 2 years.

Education and Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completed or undertaking recognised and relevant design qualification courses or equivalent such as Diploma of Engineering.
• Experienced Applicants who have worked in trades (boilermaker, electrician, etc) (beneficial) – Minimum requirements: Certificate III in Engineering – Technical or Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting (working towards Diploma of Engineering).
• Interest and capability in using surveying tools such as laser scanner (beneficial).

Your application

Please include the following to be considered for our program;

• Cover letter – tell us about yourself, where you want to work, which specific discipline you have a passion in and where you see your career developing.
• Resume

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

We encourage applications from a diverse population of people that reflects the range of countries, cultures and contexts spanned by our operations.

Are you ready to launch your career?